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Kids can unleash their creativity with this spin art machine while getting hands-on with circuits, motors, and switches. It's a unique blend of art and electronics, perfect for classrooms, makerspaces, and libraries. There are no tools required! All circuits are made using conductive tape, making this a hassle-free STEM and STEAM activity! Try out different effects using markers or liquid colors on the Spin Art Robot! Update: New Stress-Free Workshop webpage (details below)!This project is

This robot won first prize in the Instructables STEM Challenge contest! It's a modular DIY robot made from cardboard and paper circuits using conductive tape. Kids start by building the basic robot and upgrade it step by step with a remote control, solar power, a robot body, and light-up antennas. Kids will learn about robotics, simple electronics, motors, electrical switches, solar power, mechanics, gears, transmissions, and much more! They can even turn it into a programmable robot us

This robot won first prize in the Instructables STEM Challenge competition! For the past few years, I've been tinkering to repurpose old smartphones into educational robots for kids. Along the way, I've developed two versions: a modular robot made of paper circuits and simple electronics for younger kids (10 years and older), and a more robust and powerful version for kids aged 12 and older. The programming is identical for both versions! To get an overview of my work, please check out the

A hilarious and engaging robotic project to foster creativity and hands-on experimentation with electronics, mechanics, and design: The Lazy Chameleons (and other lazy animals)! Students will create a simple circuit using conductive tape and build an on/off switch to control a geared motor. The highlight of the project is the clever hook mechanism: The motor’s rotation is translated into a larger movement of the hook, which catches the string to move the robot forward. The finished robot ca